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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.76, 13,688.34 and 4,200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.76, 13,688.34 and 4,200.66 is: 6,292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.76 : 13,688.34 = 4,200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.76/13,688.34 = 4,200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.76x = 13,688.34 × 4,200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.76x = 57,500,062.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,500,062.30/9,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.58

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